General Disorder and Strikes Across Provinces Reported
From Berlin dated Saturday January 18 Associated Press reports widespread disorder as Spartacans rise outside the capital. Radicals seize bourgeois papers in Dusseldorf burn campaign literature and clerical democratic party bureaus. Soldiers and workers councils close schools and theaters in mourning for Karl Liebknecht with rioting at Breslau Blankenburg and Allenstein. Noske issues a new order urging troops to protect citizens and use weapons when needed, echoing a 1913 police order that drew socialist criticism.
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Election Riots Strike in Leipsic
London reports widespread disturbances as election riots erupt in Leipsic and other German cities. Strikes and demonstrations spread to Berlin, with airmen and civilians affected. pamphlets from parties urged action while authorities condemned the violence.
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German government calls national assembly for Feb 16
Amsterdam Jan 19 The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin reports the Ebert Scheidemann government has decided not to hold the zonal assembly elections today It says a government wireless message from London says Philipp Scheidemann foreign secretary announced convoking the national assembly for February 16.
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Anzeiger
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Ebert-Scheldemann
London
Philipp Scheidemann
National Assembly
General Strike Erupts in Berlin Amid Turbulent Strife
The Berlin authorities issued orders for a general strike that sparked chaotic sequences. The deaths of Dr. Kat and Rosa Luxemburg, noted as anarchic leaders, were cited as a catalyst, though the official claim remained disputed from the German capital.
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Foch promises liberal treatment for German prisoners of war
Amsterdam dispatch reports Marshal Foch replying to Mathias Braberser head of the German armistice delegation. He urges return of prisoners and easing restrictions, saying he would permit an exchange of food between occupied and unoccupied Germany to reduce unemployment and disturbances. Weather outlook follows with colder temperatures and possible snow in the west and north.
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Amsterdam
Mathias Braberser
Germany
Marshal
Victory Liberty Loan to be last big government bond drive
Washington reports the treasury will launch the Victory Liberty loan in late April, likely the final major sale, with a cap of six billion dollars. Secretary Glass says it may be the last intensive campaign, to be marketed quietly through banks and financial institutions with enhanced terms possibly above four percent.
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Treasury Department
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Glass
Treasury
Joan
President Wilson's proposed visits to battlefields and France
An article notes plans for President Wilson to visit American battlefields and devastated areas of Northern France, with timing depending on peace conference proceedings. A Brussels trip appears likely to be deferred until he is ready to return home.
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Varis
Prince John of England Dies at Sandringham
London Jan 19 Prince John youngest son of King George died at Sandringham last night after a period of illness. The prince was lively and popular with all classes admired by servants and tenants at Windsor and was said to be the favorite brother of Princess Mary who enjoyed his playful mood.
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Sandringham
Windsor
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Dora
Four Spar tacan leaders shot by esco troops in Spandau
Four Spar tacan leaders arrested during disorders in Spandau were shot and killed by esco troops Friday night. Amsterdam dispatch reports the incident followed clashes and ongoing security operations after the unrest in the area.
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Spandau
Esco
Four youths rob rural roadhouse near Butte
Four masked bandits robbed the Mountain View roadhouse known as Hog Ranch four miles southeast of Butte at 8 20 last night taking 490 dollars in cash watches and valuables from about a dozen patrons and residents. Deputies pursued as officials described the youths as likely foreign and possibly Greek or Austrian. Archbishop Cerretti arrives in America on the Lapland and meets President Wilson as he begins a Vatican mission to the United States.
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Lapland
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Vatican
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New York
Morgenthau calls Dardanelles open to world trade
New York January 19 Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey urged at an address that nations stop keeping Turkey alive for balance of power. He insisted the Dardanelles remain open and unfortified as a vital waterway between Asia and Africa and essential to commerce like the Mississippi.
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Henry Morgenthau
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Butte Paper Highlights Local Installations and Tax Law
The edition notes Sunday school officers installed at Mountain View and reports on snowfall and a cold day. It mentions a Russian woman arriving in America, a sharp editorial on slacker charges, and a border protest by a league of youths. Whaley explains income tax law.
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Paris Conference Poised for Informal Deliberations
Paris January 19 The supreme council convened amid reports of a softened military tone in Paris papers. Diplomats plan informal talks Friday with plenary sessions likely, as Francis Clemenceau and Wilson aides discuss Russia and League of Nations prospects. Nobuaki Makino leads Japanese delegation through Paris with army navy officials and commercial reps in attendance.
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Myer Towers Moetton
Stephen Vichon
Clemenceau
Senate
Drew
Ident Wilson
Russia
Leon Bourgeois
League of Nations
Preddent Wilson
Foreign Ofice
Nobuaki Makino
Paris
Karen
Pichon
Five Big Packers to Tell Their Stories Before Committee
Washington on January 19 representatives of five large meat packing firms will testify before the House Interstate Commerce Committee to oppose government regulation of the packing industry. Louis F Swift of Swift & Co is due to testify tomorrow and J Ogden Armour of Armour & Co is expected to be heard Tuesday.
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House Interstate Commerce Committee
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
Disarmament debate hinges on unjuridical escape plan
The Paris talks on a league of nations push towards a framework rejecting a universal police force while wresting with all disarmament, especially navy cuts. A pair of French jurists argue the ex emperor cannot be shielded by national or international law, calling any attempt to immunize him unjuridical and insisting a new tribunal be created under a league framework.
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Austria
Peace conference opens with smooth start and Ah agenda noted
Parla January session of the peace conference proceeds with orderly organization as M. Clemenceau adjourns the initial meeting. Delegates observe that the agenda emphasizes responsibility for the war and international labor issues while key topics like the league of nations and freedom of the seas receive prominence.
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Associated Press
Parla
M. Clemenceau
League of Nations
Aviator Vedrines Lands On Rooftop Of Building
Jules Vedrines won 25 000 francs for landing on the roof of Galleries Lafayette in Paris during a flight from Insy les Sounneaux. He approached the wide unobstructed roof, shut off engines, skimmed the parapet, and touched down with the machine slightly damaged but no injuries reported. The feat followed a planned landing atop the department store near the St Lazare station.
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Excess Baggage For Wilsons Return From Paris
Paris reports President and Mrs. Wilson travel with modest trunks but will likely take home a carload of gifts. The items pour in from all classes, many priceless yet valued most for sentimental appeal. Gifts arrive from France and across Europe and from families in stricken nations.
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